CorkRules today announced that its digital wine experience app has been awarded a 2023 Best Mobile App Award (BMMA) for &ldquo;Best New Mobile App&rdquo; in the lifestyle category. The BMMAs were built to showcase and feature the latest and greatest apps across the mobile landscape. Each award contender is evaluated by a committee of highly experienced app designers and developers. These leaders of the industry are dedicated to uncovering the next big player in mobile applications.

CorkRules launched in February 2023 as the first digital wine experience aimed at making it easier for consumers to navigate the restaurant wine list. Through the CorkRules app, consumers can easily find the perfect wine for every occasion based on their preferences, connect with friends and wine experts to discover new wines to try, and learn more about the world of wine. Users can get personalized wine recommendations at thousands of restaurants making what can often be an overwhelming experience an easier one. CorkRules is available for free on Apple iOS devices in the App store.

CorkRules entry for the award included showcasing app features and functionality that are designed to help consumers feel more confident and comfortable ordering wine in restaurants by creating more price transparency and relevancy based on consumer preferences during key wine moments. In a recent survey conducted by the company, only 9% of respondents indicated feeling confident when making a wine selection or purchase. And only 23% considered themselves knowledgeable on wine.

Key features of the app include:

 
- Personalized Wine Recommendations from Thousands of Restaurants: The CorkRules database includes wine lists from restaurants across the United States, and the team is actively expanding the database to include more restaurants every day.

 
- Wines Tailored to Each User: Special Occasion? On a budget? Love Bordeaux? CorkRules provides users with expert wine recommendations tailored to their preferences in just a few taps.

 
- Social feed: CorkRules users can keep up with friends and wine experts too, including certified sommeliers through the CorkRules feed, built with social media like features including the ability to post, like, comment and share updates pre, during and post a dining and wine experience. This will allow users to keep up on restaurant trends and discover new wines.

 
- Connect with Friends: CorkRules provides the ability for users to &ldquo;Friendsource&rdquo; trusted wine recommendations by discovering wines friends have rated, reviewed or shared like to expand their wine choices

&ldquo;The CorkRules team is thrilled to be a BBMA Best New App Platinum award recipient. We&rsquo;re just getting started and are passionate and excited about making the world of wine easier to navigate and enjoy for all consumers,&rdquo; said Robert Tas, CorkRules Founder and CEO.

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About CorkRules 

CorkRules is the first digital wine experience aimed at making it easier to navigate the restaurant wine list by providing consumers with personalized wine recommendations. Launched in February 2023, the CorkRules app gives consumers personalized wine recommendations for every occasion at thousands of restaurants across the United States based on a user&#39;s wine preferences, expert opinions and friends&rsquo; reviews. Available for download now on Apple iOS devices. To learn more, visit CorkRules.com

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About The Best Mobile App Awards (BMMAs)

The Best Mobile App Awards journey started in 2012 when there was a need in the marketplace to have a central authority to highlight the best mobile apps available on the market. Apps nominated for a BMMA are evaluated through a non-bias process via a committee of highly experienced app designers and developers. These leaders of the industry are dedicated to uncovering the next big player in mobile applications. The BMMAs covers all markets, from Android, iPhone, Blackberry, and Windows Phone to wearables like Android and Apple Watch, to ensure every app gets a chance to be considered among the best there is, regardless of operating system.

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CorkRules has been presented with the BMMA ‘Best New Mobile App” Platinum award, the highest award achievement in category.

CorkRules Wins the 2023 BMMA Platinum Award for "Best New Mobile App"

Wines from grapes grown in higher altitude areas with cooler climate has become quite the trend recently. This specific growing environment gives intense flavor but elegance and freshness to the final wines. To highlight and champion these conditions more and more winemakers are starting to use alto as a marketing and labelling term to show their grapes were grown in high altitude vineyards.

Decoding the wine label: Alto

Brut is a word often seen on labels for different kinds of sparkling wine. As you may have discovered when drinking these wines, it indicates that the wine is dry, meaning there is no perceived sweetness in the wine. But how about Extra Brut or Dry, what do they mean and are they the same as Brut?

Decoding the wine label: Brut

Semi-sweet Riesling, a type of wine falling out of style. It’s a shame, since these wines are perfect to pair with flavorful cuisines like Asian or Mexican, or simply drink as they come under the summer sun. The higher level of sugar left in the wine also means that the alcoholic fermentation was stopped before finishing, providing a wine with lower alcohol level and therefor easier grabbing a second glass of.

Decoding the wine label: Spätlese

Have you ever heard the word Xinomavro? Most have not. It is however a word on many sommeliers’ lips today, as it happens to be considered the grape variety with the highest quality in Greece, and one that is trending at the moment. The fact that Greece have been making wine for a long time comes as no surprise, but they have never exported an amount to make sure wine lovers around the globe tried it. With the growing wine tourism many have discovered these wines and are serving them in wine bars and restaurants in many countries today.

Decoding the wine label: Xinomavro

Chianti Classico, Valpolicella Classico, Soave Classico… Why do all these Italian wine regions have the Classico addendum and what does it mean? What is the difference for wines labeled as Classico?

Classico is a wine term in Italy seen on a few wine labels and it indicates that the wine’s from the historic center of the region, the heart. Using Chianti and Chianti Classico and their Sangiovese-based red wines as an example, Chianti is a rather large wine district within the Tuscany region. Chianti Classico is located withing Chianti as the central part and the one that originally existed. Back then this smaller region was actually called Chianti, but as the region grew the quality of the wine plummeted and the well-known characteristics of these red wines were watered down. The reputation took a hit and sales diminished. Eventually this led to the creation of Chianti Classico, which would be drawn from the original Chianti borders to recover the typicity of these wines. Today the quality of both Chianti and Chianti Classico have risen a lot due to modern techniques and knowledge about pruning, planting and temperature control in the winery.

Decoding the wine label: Classico

In the rarefied world of fine wine, where bottles can command prices equivalent to luxury cars, authenticity is everything. Laurent Ponsot's gripping memoir "FBI: Fake Bottle Investigation" reads more like a high-stakes thriller than a traditional wine book, chronicling his relentless pursuit of one of the wine world's most infamous counterfeiters, Rudy Kurniawan.

From Burgundy's Vineyards to the FBI's Most Wanted: A Winemaker's Quest for Justice

Chablis – one of the more popular styles of wine today and a region known by many. Most are familiar with the word Chablis and the light, fresh white wine with a touch of minerality it brings. Even though it’s a renowned wine, few knows what it really is.

Decoding the wine label: Chablis

Many grape varieties around the world of wine have names local to the region or country they’re grown in, even though they’re exactly the same. The most famous example would be Syrah in France where the same grape is named Shiraz in Australia. Another variety with two names is Pinot Grigio, or Pinot Gris.

Decoding the wine label: Pinot Grigio

Have you ever seen the term sur lie on a wine label? It’s not a grape and not a wine region, but a winemaking method used to give certain styles of white wine a rounder texture and a more complex flavor profile.

Decoding the wine label: Sur lie

Morton's The Steakhouse

Michaela Quinlan

Mortons

Mortons, NYC

RT: Hello and Welcome to CorkRules!&nbsp;

A podcast where, in each episode,&nbsp;we will review a wine list from your favorite restaurants. I&rsquo;m your host Robert Tas along with Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier.

Hello Michaela,&nbsp;it&rsquo;s great to be back together for another episode.

MQ: Hi Robert!

RT: Before we jump in, let&rsquo;s talk about CorkRules.

We created CorkRules to demystify wine lists because we know from experience, that sometimes when we get that list handed to us, well&hellip; it can be intimidating, and even a little daunting.

Our aim is to help prepare you to navigate that list, find those hidden gems, or value wines or that special bottle that will take your dining experience over the top.

RT:&nbsp;So, sit back and listen as we review your favorite wine list.

RT: Today we are talking about Morton&rsquo;s. International steakhouse over 40 years. Classic American steakhouse located on 5th Ave, with the ability to accommodate intimate dining for two, meetings, boardrooms, to large events. Michaela, I can&rsquo;t wait to hear what do you think of their wine list?

MQ: With the history of this classic steakhouse, it is no surprise that each location consistently receives the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. We will be discussing several of the today. Don&rsquo;t forget to check out their spectacular wine bar as well.

RT: That&rsquo;s really great, as you looked at the list did you see anything jump out at you?

MQ: Let&rsquo;s begin with some classic wine for this classic menu. To start, I would consider the Rombauer chardonnay, Carneros, CA 2019. This oaked chardonnay is extremely well balanced. Enjoy the bright acidity, green apple, citrus, along with the baking spice, vaNULLla on the finish. A wonderful pairing with rich sauces, tuna, and salmon.

RT: That&rsquo;s a great start. What else jumped out at you right away?

MQ: Another classic to pair with Morton&rsquo;s incredible menu would be the Santa Julia Reserva malbec 2015 from the Uco Valley of Argentina. Aromas and flavors of plumb, blackberries, fig, with earth, nutmeg and a hint of violets. A wonderful companion for steak or lamb.

RT: That is for sure unique.

So, Michaela, their list seems to have lots of range but was there anything that you would say is a &ldquo;must-try&rdquo;?

MQ: Yet another classic is the textbook cabernet sauvignon Napa 2017. This wine is always a winner. Rich and smooth with blackberries, cassis, ripe black cherries, plumb and a smooth finish with clove and nutmeg. This wine is truly a perfect steakhouse cabernet.

RT: These are some great calls.

So you know I&rsquo;m getting thirsty and will need to order a bottle with my dinner, where would you guide us?

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MQ: &nbsp;Another consideration would be the Chateau Saint-Sulpice Bordeaux 2017. This Bordeaux blend consists of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and cabernet granc. The perfect balance of ripe red fruit, raspberries, blackberries, along with the earthiness from the Cabernet Franc. It is medium to full-bodied, a definite crowd-pleaser, and a perfect pairing with steak or rich sauces.

RT: Ooh, Terrific.

Michaela, speaking of price, sometimes people have a budget in mind..&nbsp; any other great value wines you&rsquo;d point us to?&nbsp;

MQ: Another beautiful vintage, the Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma 2020. A dry and warm growing season brings us a spectacular sauvignon blanc that showcases bright acidity, grapefruit, honeysuckle, and aromas of freshly cut grass. A wonderful aperitif, as well as a perfect complement to goat cheese, salads, and shellfish.

RT: For me personally&hellip;

MQ: Absolutely!

RT: Now Michaela, what if I have a big client dinner or special occasion where I want to take it up a notch?

&nbsp;MQ: Another special selection is the Montes Purple Angel Carmenere 2017 from Chile. Montes is the leading producer of high-end wines in Chile. The Carmenere grape, originating in Bordeaux and thankfully made its way to Chile, or it would have been lost due to Phylloxera, an insect that would attack grapevine roots, in the 1880s. Aromas and flavors of blackberries, cherries, smoke, leather, earth, green peppercorns, bell pepper, with a hint of mint on the finish. This is a wonderful pairing for steak, pork, or any sauces with mint. Another wonderful addition to any event.

RT: Michaela Thank you so much for all your great suggestions and helping us navigate Morton&rsquo;s wine list. I can&rsquo;t wait to go try them myself. &nbsp;

To our audience, thank you all for joining us here on CorkRules.

If you would like us to review one of your favorite restaurants, please send us email to: <a href="mailto:Info@corkrules.com">Info@corkrules.com</a> or visit our web website where we have a request form available and we will do our best to get it in the queue as quickly as possible.

We are looking forward to being with you on another CorkRules episode soon. In the meantime, please check out our website for other episodes of your favorite restaurant wine lists.&nbsp;

And finally, drink what you love and please make sure you drink responsibly.

Thank you.

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Farra

Grace Wine, Grace Rose NV

Japan

Lillian

Gold Series Syrah 2011

Shiraz/Syrah

Central Coast, California, USA

Edmunds St John, Rocks and Gravel, California 2005

California, USA

Domaine du Gour de Chaule

Cuvee Tradition Gigondas 2015

Grenache

Gigondas, Rhone, France

Volpaia

Chianti Classico 2019

Sangiovese

Chianti, Tuscany, Italy

Dashe

Dry Creek Valley Reserve Zinfandel 2017

Zinfandel

Dry Creek Valley, USA

Dubost

La Ballofiere Morgon 2019

Gamay

Beaujolais, France

Can Xa

Cava Brut 2020

Blend

Cava, Spain

Adelsheim

Staking Claim Chardonnay 2021

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Oregon, USA

Domaine Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon 2015

Cabernet Franc

Loire, France

Domaine Olga Raffault

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Cabernet Franc

Loire, France

Rombauer Vineyards

Chardonnay 2021

Chardonnay

Los Carneros, USA

Grgich Hills Estate

Merlot, Napa Valley 2014

California, USA

Qualite Extra Brut Champagne NV

Champagne, France

Domaine Drouhin

Arthur Chardonnay 2017

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